Sunday, August 26, 2018

Melodrama Boutique in Third Ward is Where A Launch Party for these Nineteen African American Women Will take Place Later Today


The nineteen African American 2018 Female Democratic Judicial Candidates running for office on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in Harris County, Texas are Sandra Peake, Judge Ramona Franklin, Germaine Tanner, Angela Graves-Harrington, Cassandra Hollemon, Tonya Jones, Dedra Davis, LaShawn A. Williams, Latosha Lewis Payne, Linda M. Dunson, Toria J. Finch, Erica Hughes, Lucia G. Bates, Ronnisha Bowman, Michelle Moore, Sharon Burney, Shannon Baldwin, Lori Chambers Gray, and last, but certainly not least is Judge Maria T. Jackson.

A Launch Party for the Nineteen African American Female Democratic Judicial Candidates is going down today at Melodrama Boutique says Aubrey R. Taylor, Publisher of Houston Business Connections Magazine©

AUBREY R. TAYLOR REPORTS©

In case you haven’t heard, the Harris County Democratic Party is sponsoring a “LAUNCH PARTY” featuring their nineteen African-American female judicial candidates who will appear on our Tuesday, November 6, 2,018 Midterm Election ballot in Harris County, Texas. As part of our “HARRIS COUNTY STRONG” series, Houston Business Connections Magazine© has spotlighted all nineteen of the aforementioned women on the cover of this “GROUND-GAME EDITION” of our magazine. And in the spirit of fairness, we’ve also highlighted all of these women, along with their opponents inside this edition as well.


Lucia G. Bates, Erica Hughes, Sandra J. Peake, Cassandra Y. Hollemon, Germaine Tanner, Ronnisha Bowman, Linda Dunson, Judge Maria T. Jackson (black and white dress), Angela Graves Harrington, Dedra Davis, Shannon Baldwin, Latosha Lewis Payne, Judge Ramona Franklin, Tonya Jones, Sharon Burney, Michelle Moore, Lori Chambers Gray, Toria J. Finch, and LaShawn A. Williams are the nineteen African American Democratic Judicial nominees who will appear on the Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Midterm ballot in Harris County.

A MESSAGE FROM AUBREY R. TAYLOR

I’m sure by now you’ve already heard a lot about the ladies I’m about to introduce to you. However, since we are not going to be issuing any endorsements in any of the individual races on the upcoming Tuesday, November 6, 2018, Midterm Election ballot, I would like to take this moment to highlight these duly-qualified candidates once more.  

On Tuesday, November 6, 2018, Judge Maria T. Jackson is running for Presiding Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 1; Judge Ramona Franklin is running for Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 7; Latosha Lewis Payne is running for District Judge, 55th Judicial District Court; Lori Chambers Gray is running for Judge, 262nd Judicial District Court; Dedra Davis is running for District Judge, 270th Judicial District Court.; Angela Graves-Harrington is running for Family District Judge, 246th Judicial District Court; Sandra J. Peake is running for Family District Judge, 257th Judicial District Court; Linda Marie Dunson is running for Family District Judge, 309th Judicial District Court; Germaine Tanner is running for Family District Judge, 311th Judicial District Court; Michelle Moore is running for Judge, 314th Judicial District Court; Ronnisha Bowman is running for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law #2; Erica Hughes is running for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law #3; Shannon Baldwin is running for Judge, County Criminal Court at Law #4; Toria J. Finch is running for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law #9; Cassandra Y. Hollemon is running for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law #12; Tonya Jones is running for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law #15; LaShawn A. Williams is running for Judge, Harris County Civil Court at Law #3; Lucia G. Bates is running for Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Place 2; and Sharon M. Burney is running for Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 7, Place 2.




Please don’t forget that it is imperative that we make it our business to elect the “BEST QUALIFIED” candidates who value us when we go to the polls. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018. And don’t forget that on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, one of the most important elections of our lifetime will be going down!

HIGHLIGHTS BY AUBREY R. TAYLOR©


Lillie Schechter, the Harris County Democratic Party chair, handing the microphone to Jackie Adams, Owner of Melodrama Boutique at the "BLACK GIRL MAGIC" launch party on Sunday, August 26, 2018.



Lashawn A. Williams, Germaine Tanner, Toria J. Finch, Erica Hughes, Carl Davis, Judge Ramona Franklin, Sedrick T. Walker II, and Shannon Baldwin were just a few of the distinguished individuals who were on hand at the "BLACK GIRL MAGIC" launch party held at Melodrama Boutique.



Dedra Davis and Michelle Moore at the "BLACK GIRL MAGIC" launch party that took place at Melodrama Boutique on Sunday, August 26, 2018, to highlight the nineteen African American 2018 Democratic female judicial candidates who will appear on the ballot on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in Harris County, Texas.



Lillie Schechter, the Harris County Democratic Party chair, speaking to the massive crowd at the Melodrama Boutique for the "BLACK GIRL MAGIC" launch party on Sunday, August 26, 2018.



Dallas Jones is in the background with his trusty cell phone in hand as Antron D. Jones, Tanicka Richardson, Alicia Tolbert, and La Sonya Polk pose for this photo at the Melodrama Boutique.



Dedra Davis and Audia Jones at the "BLACK GIRL MAGIC" launch party that took place at Melodrama Boutique on Sunday, August 26, 2018, to highlight the nineteen African American 2018 Democratic female judicial candidates who will appear on the ballot on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in Harris County, Texas.



Attorney Audrie Lawton holding one of the posters distributed by the Harris County Democratic Party at the "BLACK GIRL MAGIC" launch party held at Melodrama Boutique.



Ahmad Hassan (left) and Cassandra Hollemon (middle) at the "BLACK GIRL MAGIC" launch party that took place at Melodrama Boutique on Sunday, August 26, 2018, to highlight the nineteen African American 2018 Democratic female judicial candidates who will appear on the ballot on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in Harris County, Texas.


Angela Graves Harrington, Joy Thomas and Toria J. Finch at the "BLACK GIRL MAGIC" launch party that took place at Melodrama Boutique on Sunday, August 26, 2018, to highlight the nineteen African American 2018 Democratic female judicial candidates who will appear on the ballot on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in Harris County, Texas.



Audia Jones and Scarlett Thomas at the "BLACK GIRL MAGIC" launch party that took place at Melodrama Boutique on Sunday, August 26, 2018, to highlight the nineteen African American 2018 Democratic female judicial candidates who will appear on the ballot on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in Harris County, Texas.



Carl Davis and Jacqueline Davis-Gilmore at the "BLACK GIRL MAGIC" launch party that took place at Melodrama Boutique on Sunday, August 26, 2018, to highlight the nineteen African American 2018 Democratic female judicial candidates who will appear on the ballot on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in Harris County, Texas.



Carl Davis and Linda Marie Dunson at the "BLACK GIRL MAGIC" launch party that took place at Melodrama Boutique on Sunday, August 26, 2018, to highlight the nineteen African American 2018 Democratic female judicial candidates who will appear on the ballot on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in Harris County, Texas.


Dedra Davis (left) and Antron D. Johnson (second from left) at the "BLACK GIRL MAGIC" launch party that took place at Melodrama Boutique on Sunday, August 26, 2018, to highlight the nineteen African American 2018 Democratic female judicial candidates who will appear on the ballot on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in Harris County, Texas.



Donna Gee and Erica Hughes at the "BLACK GIRL MAGIC" launch party that took place at Melodrama Boutique on Sunday, August 26, 2018, to highlight the nineteen African American 2018 Democratic female judicial candidates who will appear on the ballot on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in Harris County, Texas.



Elyse at the "BLACK GIRL MAGIC" launch party that took place at Melodrama Boutique on Sunday, August 26, 2018, to highlight the nineteen African American 2018 Democratic female judicial candidates who will appear on the ballot on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in Harris County, Texas.



Jacqueline Davis Gilmore, Alicia Wade, and Jennifer Bourgeois at the "BLACK GIRL MAGIC" launch party that took place at Melodrama Boutique on Sunday, August 26, 2018, to highlight the nineteen African American 2018 Democratic female judicial candidates who will appear on the ballot on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in Harris County, Texas.



Judge Alexandra Smoots-Thomas (second from left) at the "BLACK GIRL MAGIC" launch party that took place at Melodrama Boutique on Sunday, August 26, 2018, to highlight the nineteen African American 2018 Democratic female judicial candidates who will appear on the ballot on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in Harris County, Texas.



Kandice Webber (middle) and Dedra Davis at the "BLACK GIRL MAGIC" launch party that took place at Melodrama Boutique on Sunday, August 26, 2018, to highlight the nineteen African American 2018 Democratic female judicial candidates who will appear on the ballot on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in Harris County, Texas.



Kandice Webber and LaShawn A. Williams at the "BLACK GIRL MAGIC" launch party that took place at Melodrama Boutique on Sunday, August 26, 2018, to highlight the nineteen African American 2018 Democratic female judicial candidates who will appear on the ballot on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in Harris County, Texas.



Latosha Lewis Payne, Sandra J. Peake, and LaShawn A. Williams at the "BLACK GIRL MAGIC" launch party that took place at Melodrama Boutique on Sunday, August 26, 2018, to highlight the nineteen African American 2018 Democratic female judicial candidates who will appear on the ballot on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in Harris County, Texas.



Lucia G. Bates (middle) and Angela Graves Harrington at the "BLACK GIRL MAGIC" launch party that took place at Melodrama Boutique on Sunday, August 26, 2018, to highlight the nineteen African American 2018 Democratic female judicial candidates who will appear on the ballot on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in Harris County, Texas.



Lucia G. Bates, Fran Watson, LaShawn A. Williams, and Erica Hughes at the "BLACK GIRL MAGIC" launch party that took place at Melodrama Boutique on Sunday, August 26, 2018, to highlight the nineteen African American 2018 Democratic female judicial candidates who will appear on the ballot on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in Harris County, Texas.



Rozzy Shorter and State Representative Ron E. Reynolds at the "BLACK GIRL MAGIC" launch party that took place at Melodrama Boutique on Sunday, August 26, 2018, to highlight the nineteen African American 2018 Democratic female judicial candidates who will appear on the ballot on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in Harris County, Texas.



A random crowd scene at the "BLACK GIRL MAGIC" launch party that took place at Melodrama Boutique on Sunday, August 26, 2018, to highlight the nineteen African American 2018 Democratic female judicial candidates who will appear on the ballot on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in Harris County, Texas.



Teresa Adigun, Shannon Baldwin, and Rhonda Jordan at the "BLACK GIRL MAGIC" launch party that took place at Melodrama Boutique on Sunday, August 26, 2018, to highlight the nineteen African American 2018 Democratic female judicial candidates who will appear on the ballot on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in Harris County, Texas.

HARRIS COUNTY STRONG



A FIGHT FOR TERRITORY

Make no mistake about it, Tuesday, November 6, 2018, won't be business as usual as it pertains to Midterm Elections in Harris County, Texas. Nope, we are looking at an election turnout of epic proportions in my opinion -- a serious fight for territory. So whether you are looking to see a  “BLUEWAVE”, flow through Harris County, or hoping for a “REDSTORM” to blow through town, you had best believe that your vote will matter. So, I’m imploring every open-minded Texans to pray for our “PUBLIC SERVANTS” and to “FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT” by becoming more actively engaged, mobilized and involved in the process of electing "DULY-QUALIFIED" candidates who value, respect, and appreciate our vote, prayers, and support at the ballot box. And please, please, please, don't forget that the early voting period will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.

 
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Judge Jackson is one of the Top Democrats on the 2018 Democratic Statewide Ticket says Aubrey R. Taylor, publisher of Houston Business Connections Magazine©

One of the top statewide Democratic candidates on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, Midterm Election ballot in Texas, Judge Maria T. Jackson should garner votes from non-straight ticket voters from both major political parties, independents and Libertarians too in my opinion. In case you don’t already know, only two Democratic candidates received more statewide votes than Judge Maria T. Jackson back in the Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Democratic Primary. The #1 statewide Democratic vote-getter was Justin Nelson (888,444) who is running for Attorney General. The #2 statewide Democratic vote-getter was Kim Olson (883,575) who is running for Agriculture Commissioner. And our very own Judge Maria T. Jackson (878,581) was the #3 statewide vote-getter back in the Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Democratic Party Primary in Texas. So, if you're out there looking for a candidate who is experienced, fair, and ready to administer blind-fold justice in cases brought before the highest court for criminal appeals in the State of Texas – look no further than Judge Maria T. Jackson on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.


 
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MEET SHANNON BALDWIN




Attorney Shannon Baldwin Believes that You have a right to be treated Fairly and with Respect says Aubrey R. Taylor, publisher of Houston Business Connections Magazine©

Attorney Shannon Baldwin also believes that a judge is the one who is responsible for setting the tone of the entire courtroom and its staff. To this end, she furthermore believes that for true change to occur in our judicial system we must start at the top. And according to her, a good judge ensures that nothing happens in a courtroom that violates anyone's rights but also notes that the Harris County Courthouse has not been known as a good place for defendants.

 
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Judge Michelle Slaughter, Pictured with Lt. Col. Allen West is Expected to Roll to Victory on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, says Aubrey R. Taylor, publisher of Houston Business Connections Magazine©

I'm expecting for Judge Michelle Slaughter to roll to victory over her Libertarian Party challenger on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. After all, she's already faced her toughest challenge, which was to win the Republican nomination. And she did so in good-fashion over two worthy fellow Republicans back in the Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Republican Party Primary. So, as a refresher, Judge Michelle Slaughter received more votes than both her Republican Party Primary opponents combined by garnering 669,949 statewide votes, while Jay Brandon received 389,753 statewide votes, and Dib Waldrip received 208,179 statewide votes respectively. Again, I'm expecting for Judge Michelle Slaughter to handily defeat Mark Ash, her Libertarian challenger. So, if you're out there looking for a constitutional conservative judge and originalist who has presided over thousands of felony criminal cases and well over a hundred felony criminal jury trials ranging from state-jail felonies to capital murder cases you should look no further than Judge Michelle Slaughter2018 Candidate for Judge, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 8 on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in the Lone Star State.


 
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Attorney Scot "dolli" Dollinger is Asking for the Vote, Prayers, and Support of every Registered Harris County, Texas Voter says Aubrey R. Taylor, publisher of Houston Business Connections Magazine©

According to Scot “dolli” Dollinger, in Texas, even fair-minded Republicans vote for some Democrats and vice versa. So, he wants all his Republican and Democratic friends whom he loves dearly, to know that there’s absolutely no shame in voting a mixed ballot – it’s okay to vote the person, not the party, especially when it comes to judges. Dolli also wants all of you guys to remember, it’s a two-way street, and to be fair to everyone. In case you don’t know, Scot “dolli” Dollinger will be competing against Sharon Hemphill in the race for the 189th Civil District Court in Harris County on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. So, don’t forget that early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.

 
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District Clerk Chris Daniel is Asking for the Vote, Prayers, and Support of every Registered Harris County, Texas Voter says Aubrey R. Taylor, publisher of Houston Business Connections Magazine©

On Tuesday, November 6, 2018, District Clerk Chris Daniel is asking for the vote, prayers, and support of every Harris County, Texas voter. You can click this link to learn more about District Clerk Daniel who will be running for re-election against Marilyn Burgess, his Democratic challenger in the 2018 Midterm Election. So don’t forget that it’s imperative that you cast your vote for “DULY-QUALIFIED CANDIDATES” who value, respect, appreciate and ask for your vote.

 
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Attorney Erica Hughes is Asking for the Vote, Prayers, and Support of every Registered Harris County, Texas Voter says Aubrey R. Taylor, publisher of Houston Business Connections Magazine©

Attorney Erica Hughes is asking for your vote in her quest to unseat Republican Judge Natalie Fleming on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in the race for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law No.3. So, don’t forget that early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018. In case you don't already know, Erica Hughes is a Houston based attorney and Judge Advocate for the National Guard who has a desire to see that the Judicial System becomes fair and balanced for all.

 
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Judge Loyd Wright is Asking for your Vote, Prayers, and Support on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, says Aubrey R. Taylor, publisher of Houston Business Connections Magazine©

Judge Loyd Wright faces a major challenge from a Democrat candidate by the name of Jerry Simoneaux on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. So, please don’t forget that Judge Wright is asking for the vote, prayers, and support of every registered Harris County, Texas voter in the race for Judge, Harris County Probate Court at Law No. 1. And by all means, please don't forget that every vote will count!

 
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Attorney DaSean Jones is Seeking to Unseat Judge Catherine Evans in Harris County, Texas says Aubrey R. Taylor, publisher of Houston Business Connections Magazine©

Attorney DaSean Jones is one of only a handful of African American male judicial candidates to make the Tuesday, November 6, 2018, Midterm Election ballot in Harris County, Texas. In case you don't know, Jones is seeking to unseat Republican incumbent Judge Catherine Evans in what’s expected to be a very tight race.

 
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Judge Paula Goodhart is the first woman ever to be Elected to Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 1 says Aubrey R. Taylor, publisher of Houston Business Connections Magazine©

Judge Paula Goodhart is facing a major challenge from Democrat nominee Alex Salgado in the race for Judge, County Criminal Court at Law #1 on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. So please don’t forget that Judge Paula Goodhart is asking for your vote, prayers, and support in the upcoming Midterm Election.

 
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Attorney Dedra Davis plans on "Making Law and Order EQUAL Justice When She's Elected says Aubrey R. Taylor, publisher of Houston Business Connections Magazine©

Attorney Dedra Davis takes commitments very seriously. So, when it comes to the slogan, "Making Law and Order EQUAL Justice" you can best believe that it's more than a play on words for her. "Every citizen will have a voice and fair day in court when I'm elected presiding judge of the 270th Judicial District Court in Harris County," says Davis who will be seeking to unseat Republican Judge Brent Gamble on November 6th. According to Davis, every citizen will also be treated with dignity and respect in her courtroom once she's elected.

 
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Attorney William Bill McLeod is Asking for the Vote, Prayers, and Support of every Registered Harris County, Texas Voter says Aubrey R. Taylor, publisher of Houston Business Connections Magazine©

According to William “Bill” McLeod he knows of many attorneys and individuals that have appeared in the County Civil Court-at-Law No. 4, that’s located at 201 Caroline on the 5th floor in Houston, Texas. “I’ve heard the stories about the courtroom inefficiencies and lack of care given to the individual cases before the Court,” says Bill. “The lack of due process that should be afforded every citizen is frustrating to the attorneys, their clients, and the Pro-Se litigants that approach the bench,” according to Bill. “Harris County Civil Court-at-Law No. 4 does not meet the needs of the citizens that go before it,” he says. As the Houston Chronicle stated in their 2014 endorsements, “Harris County civil courts at law need judges who can show patience and compassion.” The Chronicle referred to the current judge as having “a reputation for being hard to work with on the bench. When you're a judge, it's not just about being right, but about how you manage your courtroom.” Bill feels that there are multiple ways to improve the court’s operation and service to the County. And this is just part of the reason William "Bill" McLeod is asking for your vote, prayers, and support on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, when he faces off against Sophia Mafrige in the race for Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. 4 in Harris County, Texas.

 
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BLUEWAVE OR REDSTORM?

Whether you’re a Democrat hoping for a “BLUEWAVE” to flow through Harris County, Texas, or a “REPUBLICAN” looking for a “REDSTORM” to blow through town you had better not take anything for granted in the 2018 Midterm Election whereas Harris County, Texas is concerned. And with that said, I am imploring all my loyal readers to tell all of your family, friends, associates, and passers-by about the importance of every vote in what I’m expecting to be one of the most important elections of our lifetime. And please don’t forget that early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018. Finally, while I’m encouraging you to vote early if for some reason you can’t, you can still cast your vote on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.




AUBREY R. TAYLOR: "It is imperative that we make it our business to elect the “BEST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES” who value our vote when we go to the polls. And don’t forget to vote early. The early voting period will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018 – ALL VOTES MATTER!"


 
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